Last updated: May 2026 — James Whitfield, C O W
This Privacy Policy explains how C O W ("we", "us", "our"), operated by James Whitfield and accessible at c-o-w.co.uk, collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and handling your data transparently and responsibly in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using c-o-w.co.uk, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. This policy was last updated in 2026.
The data controller responsible for your personal information collected through c-o-w.co.uk is:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding how your data is processed, please contact James Whitfield directly using the details provided in the Contact section below.
When you visit c-o-w.co.uk, we may collect the following categories of information:
We do not require users to register an account or submit sensitive personal information to access the review content published on c-o-w.co.uk.
Information collected by c-o-w.co.uk is used for the following purposes:
c-o-w.co.uk uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and gather analytical data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website.
We may use the following types of cookies:
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on c-o-w.co.uk.
c-o-w.co.uk publishes reviews and may contain affiliate links to third-party casino and gambling platforms. When you click on such links, you will be redirected to external websites that operate under their own independent privacy policies. James Whitfield and c-o-w.co.uk bear no responsibility for the data practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.
We may also use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, which collect anonymised usage data in accordance with their own terms and privacy policies.
As a user based in Great Britain, you hold the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact James Whitfield using the details in the section below. We will respond to all legitimate requests within one calendar month, in line with UK GDPR requirements.
c-o-w.co.uk retains personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable law. Analytics data is typically retained in anonymised or aggregated form for statistical analysis purposes.
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information processed through c-o-w.co.uk against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of internet transmission is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
c-o-w.co.uk is intended exclusively for adults aged 18 years and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information through our website, please contact us immediately so that appropriate action can be taken.
We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any material changes will be reflected on this page with a revised update date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to remain informed about how c-o-w.co.uk handles your information.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact the responsible person directly:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent data protection authority, if you believe your data has been processed unlawfully. Further information is available at ico.org.uk.